The White Specter Crayfish is a beautiful white variant of the Electric Blue Crayfish species
(Procambarus alleni). You may want to use fish tank gloves when handling this animal or
cleaning the tank.
Though most crayfish are reclusive by nature, this particular crayfish is very active and spends
plenty of time exploring the aquarium floor and feeding on whatever it can find. They will eat
most any meaty or plant-based foods, and they may also eat live plants. These crayfish are fully
aquatic, so they shouldn\u2019t be housed in a terrarium and do not need a feeding dish or bowl in
the aquarium.
As it reaches adulthood, this crayfish may behave aggressively towards other animals in the
tank. It is important to provide ample hiding places, such as PVC pipes or aquarium d\u00e9cor that
serves as shelter. This is even more crucial when housing multiple crayfish in the same tank.
Due to the size and waste production of this crayfish, a minimum 30-gallon, well-filtered
aquarium is necessary for one adult. A larger aquarium rig can house multiple adults of similar
size. Basic aquarium gear and media is required, especially a canister filter (such as a cascade
filter) to help clean up waste in the tank.
This is a very hardy animal, but a regular water change is vital to its optimal health. Other
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but since they are slow moving, they are not often able to harm upper- to mid-level, fast-
swimming fish, such as Endlers (livebearing fish), South American Cichlids, etc.
CARE GUIDELINES:
– Temperature: 65\u00b0- 76\u00b0 F (18\u00b0 – 24\u00b0 C)
– pH: 6.5 – 7.5
– KH: 6 – 15 dKH
– Minimum tank size: 30 gallons
– Average adult size: 4 – 5 inches (10 – 12.7 cm) body length minus claws
– Average purchase size: 2 – 3 inches (5 – 7.6 cm)
– WARNING: Copper is toxic to invertebrates. Avoid any aquarium products that contain
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